chwim

Welsh

Alternative forms

• chwimp

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /χwɪm/

Etymology 1

Inherited from Proto-Celtic *swīsmo.

Adjective

chwim (feminine singular chwim, plural chwim, equative chwimed, comparative chwimach, superlative chwimaf, not mutable)

1. fast, swift, nimble

   Synonyms: cyflym, sionc, bywiog, heini

2. fresh

   Synonym: croyw

3. smooth

   Synonym: llyfn

Derived terms

• chwimder, chwimdra (“swiftness, speed”)

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English whim.

Noun

chwim m (plural chwimiau, diminutive chwimpyn, not mutable)

1. whim, caprice, prejudice

   Synonyms: mympwy, chwilen, ffasiwn, rhagfarn

2. blow, hit, touch

   Synonyms: trawiad, cyffyrddiad

3. chance, lot

   Synonym: hap

4. turn

   Synonym: tro

5. movement

   Synonyms: symudiad, ysgogiad

References

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwim”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies